The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-01
Useful and nurtf,,, nnedlcIres.

There is certain class of remedies for consti-
patton absolutely useless. These are boluses and
potions made in great part of podophyllin, aloes,
rhubarb, ganboge, and other worthless ingredi-
ents. The damage they do to the stomachs of
tnose who use them is incalculable. They evacu-
ate the bowels, 1t is true, but always do so yio-
lently and profusely and besides, grippe the bow
els Their effect is to weaken both them and the
stomach. Better far to use the agreeable and
salutary aperient, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
the laxative effect of which is never preceded by
pain, or accompanied by convulsive, violent ac-
ton Of the bowels on the contrary, it invigor-
ates those organs, the stomach and the entire sys
tenn, As means OF curing and preventing mala,
rial feyers no medicine can compare with II, and
1t remedies nervous debility rheumatism, kidney
and bladder inactivity, and other inorganic all.
meRts.
"Yes, Bobby" said the minister, who was din
its use, although we may not know what it is
Now, there is the fly, for instance. You wouldn't
think that flies were good for anything, yet
80 h. yes would" interrupted Bobby, 81 know
what flies are good for"
what, Bobby"
"Pa says they are the only thing what keeps
him awake when you are preaching"
Lydia Z. PInkhsm's Vegetable Compound
strengthens the stomach and kidneys and aids d.
gestion. Is equally good for both sexes.
Maiden schoolmistress gives the following
extract from a composition written by one of her
scholars, boy OF twelve. "Fashon" was the
Sensible people wear sensible fashions, and in
sensible people wear insensible fashions"
That wonderful. catholicon known as Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has given the
lady worldwide reputation for doing good.
New Customer-Is that your dog?
Hairdresser-Yes, sir.
New Customer-He seems very fond of watch
ing you cut hair
Hairdresser-Itsh not that, sir Sometimes l
make mistake ana take little piece off a shen-
teman's EARL
Keep Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup at home. Physi-
iclans prescribe it. Thousands take it. Price
20 cts.
Mr.. Henry Mylander well known tailor of
Baltimore, writes:-"I do not hesitate to pro-
nounce Salvation Oil most excellent liniment."
returned she had much to tell. One day a lady
was talking to her. "Ah, my dear Mrs. Paryenue,
did you go 20 Italy?''
"0h. yes, 2 was the reply, 1--WE were all over it
and saw everything
Ibid you see the Vatican?"
YES we were there, but ii was erulDtin fearful
that day, throwing up lava and smoke and stun,
and they concluded that it would not De safe to
go up to the top 1t was fine spectacle from the
conservatory Of tho hotel, and enjoyed it quite
as much as II had been right on the spot e'
AT LAsT.-A sure cure for Dyspepsia and Indi-
gestion. "Digestyin' 1t is palatable and has
tonic action. Try bottle and you will be con-
WINGED. Sold by all druggists, or William F. Kid
der & Co., S3 John ST., N Y.
"Do you know, my friend" said the temperance
man, solemnly, "what il costs you to drink whis-
Key? 1t costs your health, character, home, hap
Yes, by jngsi and it costs me "a gallon be-
SIDES. That's the wust of it,"
The action of Carriers Little Liver Plus Is pleas
ant, mild and natural They gently tImu late the
liver, and regulate the bowels, but do not purge
They are sure to please
Beggar-l am in great distress Monsieur For
the love OF God give me few cents.
Monsleur-But you seem to be strong man;
why don't you go to work?
because haven'tthe time"
How is that?"
why, must spend all my time begging
Smart Weed and Belladonna combined with
other ingredients used in the best porous plasters
make Carter's s. w. g. b. Backache Plasters the
best in the market. Price % cents.
Tom What is Dick doing now?
Harry-He does the humorous work on the H
STAR
Tom-Indeed? There's no doubt but he does it
well. NS ~
Harry-well, he's the best bower on that pa
yer.
Tom-How is thatp
Harry-Wny. because he's the joker.